Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) and D.C. United defender Dejan Jakovic (5) battle for a head ball in the second half at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Dynamo blanked United, 4-0. (Chuck Myers/MCT) less

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) and D.C. United defender Dejan Jakovic (5) battle for a head ball in the second half at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Dynamo blanked United, ... more

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching #25 walks off the field as the final whistle blows as the Sporting KC defeats the Houston Dynamo 1-0 during a MLS soccer match between the Houston Dynamo and the Sporting KC, Sunday May 12, 2013.(Bob Levey/For The Chronicle) less

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching #25 walks off the field as the final whistle blows as the Sporting KC defeats the Houston Dynamo 1-0 during a MLS soccer match between the Houston Dynamo and the Sporting KC, ... more

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 06: Brian Ching #25 of the Houston Dynamo celebrates with Calen Carr #3 and Boniek Garcia #27 after what he thought was the go ahead goal in extra time against the Montreal Impact at BBVA Compass Stadium on October 6, 2012 in Houston, Texas. The goal was later reversed as the linesman said Ching was offside on the play. Montreal and Houston played to 1-1 tie. less

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 06: Brian Ching #25 of the Houston Dynamo celebrates with Calen Carr #3 and Boniek Garcia #27 after what he thought was the go ahead goal in extra time against the Montreal Impact at BBVA ... more

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) passes the ball during a MLS soccer game against the New York Red Bulls at BBVA Compass Stadium Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Houston, TX. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the Chronicle ) less

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) passes the ball during a MLS soccer game against the New York Red Bulls at BBVA Compass Stadium Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Houston, TX. ( J. Patric Schneider / For the ... more

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) gets a hug from Andre Hainault (31) after Ching scored a penalty kick to put the Dynamo up 4-0 during the Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United MLS soccer game at BBVA Compass Stadium, Sunday, July 15, 2012, in Houston. less

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) gets a hug from Andre Hainault (31) after Ching scored a penalty kick to put the Dynamo up 4-0 during the Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United MLS soccer game at BBVA Compass ... more

The Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching claps his hands as he leaves the game in the second period of MLS game action against the LA Galaxy at Robertson Stadium Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Chronicle )

The Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching claps his hands as he leaves the game in the second period of MLS game action against the LA Galaxy at Robertson Stadium Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Houston. ( James Nielsen /

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) goes up for a header against CF Monterrey midfielder Miguel Morales during the first half of a friendly match on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Roberston Stadium in Houston.

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) goes up for a header against CF Monterrey midfielder Miguel Morales during the first half of a friendly match on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Roberston Stadium in Houston.

KANSAS CITY, KS - NOVEMBER 06: Brian Ching of the Houston Dynamo reacts to his shot being block by Jimmy Nielsen #1 of Sporting Kansas City in the first half during the MLS Eastern Conference Championship match at Livestrong Sporting Park on November 06, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - NOVEMBER 06: Brian Ching of the Houston Dynamo reacts to his shot being block by Jimmy Nielsen #1 of Sporting Kansas City in the first half during the MLS Eastern Conference Championship match

The Dynamo were represented by Brian Ching and Brad Davis. Ching scored the first goal of the game for the All-Stars in the 64th minute off a header from a free kick. He also assisted the final goal of the game, scored by former Dynamo teammate Dwayne De Rosario in the 90th minute. less

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The Dynamo were represented by Brian Ching and Brad Davis. Ching scored the first goal of the game for the All-Stars in the 64th minute off a header from a free ... more

Houston Dynamo players Brian Ching (25) and Stuart Holden celebrate the lone goal of the match, which was scored by Brian Ching in the second half of a CONCACAF Champions League Tournament game between the Houston Dynamo and AD Isidro Metapan (El Salvador) at Robertson Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in Houston. ( Julio Cortez / Chronicle ) less

Houston Dynamo players Brian Ching (25) and Stuart Holden celebrate the lone goal of the match, which was scored by Brian Ching in the second half of a CONCACAF Champions League Tournament game between the ... more

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching, left, and Chicago Fire defender Daniel Woolard battle for the ball in the second half of a Major League Soccer game between the Houston Dynamo and the Chicago Fire at Robertson Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Houston. The Dynamo, which gave up two early goals in the second half, came back and won the game 3-2 on a penalty shot goal by Stuart Holden in the 83rd minute. ( Julio Cortez / Chronicle ) less

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching, left, and Chicago Fire defender Daniel Woolard battle for the ball in the second half of a Major League Soccer game between the Houston Dynamo and the Chicago Fire at ... more

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching, right, attempts to get around the defense of New England Revolution defender Jay Heaps during the first half of an MLS soccer game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, May 3, 2009. less

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching, right, attempts to get around the defense of New England Revolution defender Jay Heaps during the first half of an MLS soccer game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., ... more

Houston's Brian Ching goes up for a header as New York goalkeeper makes a save during the second half of a soccer game Saturday April 11, 2009 at Robertson Stadium in Houston,Tx. Houston and New York played to a 0-0 tie. less

Houston's Brian Ching goes up for a header as New York goalkeeper makes a save during the second half of a soccer game Saturday April 11, 2009 at Robertson Stadium in Houston,Tx. Houston and New York ... more

Photo: Bob Levey, For The Chronicle

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The Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching walks back to the locker room after pratice during the team's media day at the University of Houston's Robertson Stadium Thursday, March 19, 2009, in Houston.
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The Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching walks back to the locker room after pratice during the team's media day at the University of Houston's Robertson Stadium Thursday, March 19, 2009, in Houston.
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Houston Dynamo (25) Brian Ching makes a runs to the goal to score ahead of Los Angeles Galaxy (12) Troy Roberts during the first half of game at Robertson Stadium Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Chronicle ) less

Houston Dynamo (25) Brian Ching makes a runs to the goal to score ahead of Los Angeles Galaxy (12) Troy Roberts during the first half of game at Robertson Stadium Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in Houston. ( Melissa ... more

Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching, right, celebrates with teammate Dwayne De Rosario after Ching scored a goal against FC Dallas in the first half of a Major League Soccer game at Robertson Stadium on Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Houston. ( Julio Cortez / Chronicle ) less

Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching, right, celebrates with teammate Dwayne De Rosario after Ching scored a goal against FC Dallas in the first half of a Major League Soccer game at Robertson Stadium on Thursday, June ... more

The Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching pumps his fist in the air after scoring a gaol against the New England Revolution's during the second half of overtime of the MLS Cup 2006 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas November 12,2006.
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The Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching pumps his fist in the air after scoring a gaol against the New England Revolution's during the second half of overtime of the MLS Cup 2006 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas ... more

Houston forward Brian Ching puts a hard shot on goal late in the first half as the Dynamo, 0-0-1 on the season, play Chivas USA in Robertson Stadium at the University of Houston Saturday evening April 14, 2007.
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Houston forward Brian Ching puts a hard shot on goal late in the first half as the Dynamo, 0-0-1 on the season, play Chivas USA in Robertson Stadium at the University of Houston Saturday evening April 14, ... more

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching fights Toronto FC defender Andrew Boyens for the ball in the second half Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Robertston Stadium in Houston. The game ended in a tie. This photo accompanies a Bernardo Fallas sports story. ( Kevin Fujii / Chronicle ) less

Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching fights Toronto FC defender Andrew Boyens for the ball in the second half Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Robertston Stadium in Houston. The game ended in a tie. This photo ... more

Brian Ching's goal in the second overtime gave him a chance to hold the MVP trophy.

Brian Ching's goal in the second overtime gave him a chance to hold the MVP trophy.

Photo: Nathan Lindstrom, For The Chronicle

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from left, Houston Dynamo's Ryan Cochrane and Kelly Gray celebrate a goal by Brian Ching, right, in the second half of play against the Kansas City Wizards on April 8, 2006 at Robertson Stadium in Houston. Ching's goal was not enough to win however and the Wizards claim a 2-1 victory over the Dynamo. less

from left, Houston Dynamo's Ryan Cochrane and Kelly Gray celebrate a goal by Brian Ching, right, in the second half of play against the Kansas City Wizards on April 8, 2006 at Robertson Stadium in Houston. ... more

The Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching celebrates after scoring the franchise first goal against the Colorado Rapids during the first half of Sunday's MLS season opening game at the University of Houston's Robertson Stadium April 2,2006 in Houston, Texas.
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The Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching celebrates after scoring the franchise first goal against the Colorado Rapids during the first half of Sunday's MLS season opening game at the University of Houston's Robertson ... more

Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching reacts after missing a wining goal against the New York Red Bull's during the second half of play Saturday, July 29, 2006. The Dynamo tied the Red Bulls. Carlos Javier Sanchez : For The ChronicleHouston Dynamo's Defends against the New York Red Bulls during the first half of play Saturday, July 29, 2006. Carlos Javier Sanchez : For The Chronicle less

Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching reacts after missing a wining goal against the New York Red Bull's during the second half of play Saturday, July 29, 2006. The Dynamo tied the Red Bulls. Carlos Javier Sanchez ... more

Houston Dynamo's Brad Davis gestures has he and the rest of the team hug Brian Ching center after he scored the winning goal against Chivas USA's during the second half of a Major League Soccer playoff match Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, in Houston. Carlos Javier Sanchez : For The Chronicle less

Houston Dynamo's Brad Davis gestures has he and the rest of the team hug Brian Ching center after he scored the winning goal against Chivas USA's during the second half of a Major League Soccer playoff match ... more